Madrid

Madrid is the capital of Spain, as well as its largest city. People travel in large numbers to Madrid each year to experience all the wonders of this amazing city. If you’re heading to Madrid on vacation, you’ll soon discover that there’s something for everyone in this beautiful and bustling Spanish city.

Football is the game of choice in this city. However, what the Spanish know as football, Americans know as soccer. If you want to see authentic Spanish football, there’s no better place than in Madrid. Watch the Real Madrid play in the legendary Santiago Bernabeu Stadium for a true Spanish sporting experience.

Other authentic Spanish activities to experience while in Madrid include watching a real bullfight and beautiful, graceful flamenco dancers. There are lots of fun ways to travel through the city, including via walking tour, open air bus, or bicycle. Make sure to check out the Royal Palace of Madrid, one of the city’s largest and most famous attractions. Madrid is also chock full of museums, gardens, parks and galleries where you can see both man-made and natural beauty.

Madrid is not only famous for its rich heritage and amazing scenery but also its fantastic restaurants, great shopping and hot nightlife. There are a wide variety of pubs and bars where you can enjoy wine, beer or cocktails along with authentic Spanish tapas. For people who love to shop, Madrid features not only modern malls but also small boutiques that feature handcrafted jewelry, art and even clothing crafted by talented locals.

There are a wide variety of accommodations for travelers staying in Madrid. You can choose a luxury hotel, or stay at a quaint locally owned inn. The most inexpensive and often most interesting option is that of youth hostels, a favorite of college students traveling on a budget.

Madrid offers everything you could want in a vacation ñ old world charm, modern luxury, amazing scenery and lots of fun things to experience. Once you visit Madrid, you’ll want to return again and again!